Christopher Calvin Reid

Christopher Calvin Reid

3.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Birmingham, AL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, General Practice, Personal Injury ... +2 more

2101 4th Avenue South., Suite. 200, Birmingham, AL

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

No one ever goes into a marriage thinking that someday they’ll be part of a divorce or custody battle. But when relationships end and situations turn acrimonious, it is easy to become overwhelmed and lose hope. No matter who is at fault in a divorce, it is critical that you have a skilled attorney in your corner who will fight to protect your way of life and give you peace of mind.

15 years

25%
General Practice 25%

"Reid Law Firm strives to understand our clients' individual needs and fights daily to provide sound legal counsel for clients at the exact moment in their lives when they need it the most..."

15 years

25%
Personal Injury 20%

Trying to settle an auto injury claim without an attorney can be a costly mistake, especially when you or someone you love has been seriously hurt. The large insurance companies have deep pockets and an army of negotiators who will work tirelessly to reduce the value of your case. To protect yourself, you need an experienced attorney in your corner from the very beginning of the fight.

15 years

20%
DUI and DWI 15%

The State of Alabama takes DUI and drug cases very seriously. An arrest or conviction for DUI or drug possession can have life altering consequences including hefty fines, loss of driving privileges, and even significant jail time. Reid Law Firm understands the struggles our clients face both legally and within their community.

15 years

15%
Probate 15%

No one honestly likes to think about wills or estates, but when the time comes wouldn’t you much rather know that you made your wishes known instead of leaving crucial decisions to the courts or to family members who might misunderstand?

15 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 15 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2010

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Reid Law Firm, LLC

2101 4th Avenue South., Suite. 200, Birmingham, AL, 35233

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Christopher Calvin Reid's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by CHRISTIAN CREECH | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Absolutely poor performance / he also committed perjury

I hired Christopher Reid (Dothan, AL & Birmingham, AL Lawyer) September 2020 to represent me regarding my ex-wife and her continuous violations of our divorce order (she has been keeping me from my daughters). I terminated Christopher Reid Feb/Mar 2021 following poor representation. Upon terminating ...him, Christopher Reid sent me an email, saying I threatened to hurt my ex-wife which, I replied that I did not make any threats of hurting anyone. Christopher Reid followed-up with yet another email stating I am a good man and would never shy away from a phone call to work things out (this makes absolutely no sense); Christopher Reid is contradicting himself and also committing perjury. Christopher Reid has a trend when I terminated him not once but twice lying about me having a plan or will to hurt someone. I hired Charles Reese Neevel after terminating Christopher Reid the 1st time and within a few days, Christopher Reid called me and told me how awful Mr. Charles Reese Neevel was and how he was just was able to practice law again from being barred. I terminated Mr. Charles Reese Neevel and rehired Christopher Reid. Christopher Reid also told me he would pay me what I paid Mr. Charles Reese Neevel, but he never did. Following the re-hire, Christopher Reid was adamant about working hard on my case but, fell short on the second court appearance…again. I terminated him and filed a bar complaint. After filing a bar complaint, Christopher Reid committed perjury by falsifying a story which, included I had plans to hurt a judge, my ex-wife and her family; this was a complete lie. His actions could have sent me to jail and has since ruined my military career and, is keeping me from seeing and speaking to my daughters! Unfortunately, the military is now looking to discharge me from service after serving this great Country for 19.5 years and serving 14 tours between Iraq and Afghanistan. With nowhere to go to prove my innocence, I volunteered to take a polygraph examination from a Multi-State licensed and Certified Polygraph examiner (Andrew Goldstein) whose accuracy rates are 95-98 percent, compared to less quality testing options of only 50% +/-. Andrew Goldstein professional credentials are attached. Christopher Reid committed perjury, slander and defamation of character to include being the direct result of a restraining order which, is keeping me from speaking and or seeing my two daughters residing in Geneva, Alabama. Christopher Reid was supposed to be fighting to prove my ex-wife was in contempt from keeping me from seeing and talking to my daughters since 2017, but now he’s the direct result of why I can’t. I have since seen a psychologist and psychiatrist and now suffer from mental and emotional abuse and I have developed anxiety which I am currently being treated for. This is all documented in my military medical records. If it was true, that I was going to hurt someone, why would he wait until I terminated him a second time and the submission of a bar complaint to bring forward these accusations? Also, there is no evidence that I was/were or had plans to hurt anyone besides allegations from Christopher Reid. Desperate to prove my innocence, I volunteered to subject myself to a state licensed polygraph which was 95-98 percent accurate; results are attached. Contact the polygraph examiner if you or anyone questions the validity of the exam. Christopher Reid has not only ruined my military career, he is now the direct reason I cannot see or speak to my daughters after taking 8k from me, performing poorly then, committed perjury, slander and defamation of character which has ruined my military career. I have everything posted on the Google review, to include his purjury to include my polygraph examination. Check out this review of Reid Law Firm, LLC on Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/3opLQHmiHa1Ebv8y7 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008363073464 I will be glad to share all documents.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer!!!!

Chris a colleague and great lawyer. His extension experience municipal and state criminal matter is invaluable. He knows the judges the district attorneys and he can advise his clients and well as other colleagues very well.

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Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Reid Law Firm, LLC

2012 - 2013

Senior Partner, Reid and Ketcham, Attorneys at law

2011 - 2011

Health and Judiciary Policy Analyst, Office of the Governor

2009 - 2011

Policy Analyst, Alabama Policy Institute

Education

2010

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Samford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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